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2014-2019 Acura MDX and Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recall: exterior lighting

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on March 28, 2019. It covers about 322,897 vehicles.

vehicles affected
322,897
reported
Mar 28, 2019
owners notified
May 7, 2019
related complaints
47

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Risk
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Recall number 19V256000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints about lights problems.

2016 Acura MDX2017 Acura MDX2018 Acura MDX2019 Acura MDX2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

Questions about recall 19V256000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2019 Acura MDX and Acura MDX Sport Hybrid exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 19V256000, reported on March 28, 2019, covers about 322,897 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V256000?

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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